MMFF films on law as tool for justice and dignity

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 01/10/2026

The 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) highlighted legal and societal issues through films that showed law as a tool for justice and  dignity. The films “Bar Boys,” “Call Me Mother,” “Manila’s Finest,” “ImPerfect,” and “Unmarry” showcased diverse…

Krystel Go, best actress winner: ‘Persons with disabilities can act’

Hannah Mallorca 12/28/2025

he Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) took another step toward inclusivity as Krystel Go brought home the Best Actress award for her heart-wrenching performance in “I’m Perfect.”…

Support MMFF 2025 entries, MTRCB urges public

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 12/25/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) is calling on Filipinos to watch and support the entries in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2025 beginning Thursday on Christmas Day. In a video…

Actors with Down Syndrome to lead 2025 MMFF Film, draws online praise

Neil Povadora 11/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  Modern cinema continues to evolve as a platform for raising awareness, and in the Philippines, that shift is gradually becoming visible. The 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will feature ‘I’mPerfect’, a film…

Blind faith and fanaticism in ‘Isang Himala’

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 12/31/2024

“Waláng himalâ! Ang himalâ ay nasa pusò ng tao, nasa pusò nating lahat! Tayo ang gumagawâ ng mga himalâ! Tayo ang gumagawâ ng mga sumpâ at ng mga diyos” Since its inception, this line from the 1982…

Kita sa 10 ka pelikula sa MMFF 2023 miabot og sobra P1-B

CDN Digital 01/08/2024

Miabot na sa sobra P1 billion ang kita sa napulo ka pelikula nga misalmot sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2023. Niadtong adlaw nga Domingo, Enero 7, daghan gihapon ang miadto sa mga sinehan aron sa pagtan-aw sa…

MMFF 2023 REVIEW: Matteo gipabilib ang iyang mga fans sa ‘Penduko’

CDN Digital 12/26/2023

Napuno sa lanog nga katawa ug pakpak ang Cinema 9 sa SM Megamall atol sa premier night sa  “Penduko” ni Matteo Guidicelli niadtong Disyembre 22. Ang maong pelikula kabahin sa Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023. Ang…

MMFF 2023 REVIEW: ‘Mallari’ pang Hollywood, Piolo pang best actor

CDN Digital 12/25/2023

Usa sa mga all-time favorite Pinoy horror movies ang “Feng Shui” nga gibidahan ni Kris Aquino ubos sa direksyon ni Chito Roño. Apan dili angay nga kahibudngan kun maapsan kini sa pinakauna nga horror ug psychological thriller…

Derek na-stress sa love scene nila ni Beauty sa ‘Kampon’, gikusnot kuno ni Ellen

12/19/2023

GISUPORTAHAN sa ilang mga partners sila si Derek Ramsay at Beauty Gonzalez sa gipahigayon nga premiere night sa ilang pelikula nga “Kampon.” Mitan-aw gyud ang mister ni Beauty nga si Norman Crisologo ug ang wifey ni Derek nga si…

Christopher de Leon explains dilemma of directing Vilma Santos

Marinel Cruz 12/15/2023

The initial plan for filming the romantic drama “When I Met You in Tokyo” was in Italy. However, Christopher de Leon, the lead actor and associate director of the film, expressed that the vibrant and picturesque atmosphere…

KaladKaren makes history as first transwoman to win MMFF best supporting actress award

Anne Pasajol 04/12/2023

Celebrity impersonator KaladKaren was named best supporting actress at the first-ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), making her the first transgender woman to be nominated and to win the acting honor. KaladKaren, born Jervi Li, was…

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